CVE-2021-26966 SQL injection in Aruba AirWave Management Platform

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the API to read and modify sensitive database information in Aruba AirWave.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-26966?

CVE-2021-26966 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba AirWave Management Platform, published on 5 Mar 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote authenticated sql injection vulnerability was discovered in Aruba AirWave Management Platform version(s): Prior to 8.2.12.0. Multiple vulnerabilities in the API of AirWave could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the AirWave instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Airwave.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-26966 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26966 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h36f-59v7-5qgj.

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